RNZ
10 September 2026

RNZ election coverage: Multiple forms, on every platform

From in-depth analysis, longform interviews and live reporting to summaries of key events and policy news, RNZ has announced its plans to cover Election 2026 at every level.

There will be reporting and interviews from RNZ's political journalists, led by editor Jo Moir, as well as presenters, specialist journalists, correspondents and regional reporters explaining the key issues in their parts of the country.

There will also be coverage of the contests for the Māori electorates as well as issues affecting te ao Māori. The RNZ Pacific, IndoNZ and RNZ Chinese teams will report the stories that matter to their communities and the region.

RNZ chief news officer Mark Stevens said RNZ's goal was to deliver comprehensive coverage that reflected its independent public media role.

"We'll have our multimedia election night broadcast hosted by John Campbell and Lisa Owen, with live crosses from around Aotearoa.

"We'll have significant digital coverage across the day on the website and our social media channels, including a Chinese-language live blog from the RNZ Chinese team and dedicated party vote and electorate results pages with real-time updates."

Election 2026: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026
Election Policy Guide: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/feature/rnz-election-policy-guide-2026